MISSION:

The Boulder Institute for Psychotherapy and Research is dedicated to promoting the healthy psychological development of children and adults through mental health services, community education, professional training, consultation, and vital research.

VISION:

To enhance the quality of people’s lives by bringing new knowledge of the brain and human development to professionals and the community at large.

KEY FOCUS:

To address the enduring consequences of trauma and neglect, as well as other mental health disorders.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Spring 2010 Training Lectures)

Integrating Neurobiological Findings Into Clinical Practice, 2010

Mary Sue Moore, Ph.D. and Cynthia Divino, Ph.D.

This Advanced Training Seminar is held on two ½ days. It is designed for experienced clinicians who are interested in gaining an understanding of some of the essential elements of newly recognized neurobiological aspects of the psychotherapeutic process. Discussion integrates new data from empirical neuroscience studies of brain function–including the roles played by mirror neurons, implicit and procedural memory, attachment processes, infant development studies, and the impact of trauma on the brain–with psychotherapeutic techniques. In particular, we will examine the crucial role played by implicit/procedural memory in complex neuro-psychological processes such as dissociation, “enactments” and psychotherapeutic interactions. We will have a broad focus that gives attention on the application of this new understanding to work with patients who use dissociation as a learned defense in less severe as well as in extreme cases.

July 9^th and July 23rd 8:30 am-1:00 pm

Cost: BIPR Members $275; Non-BIPR members $350